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Emotional Intelligence Certification

ICA Emotional Intelligence core certification (IC-EQNT), the core of the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification (ICP-EQI)

Spot what drives your reactions, read others without guessing, and handle hard conversations in ways that build trust.

⏱ 6 live hours 🌍 In person or live online 🏅 ICA certification badge 📅 Updated 11 November 2026
ICA Emotional Intelligence core certification badge (IC-EQNT)
In short: Emotional Intelligence (IC-EQNT) is the core certification of the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification (ICP-EQI) from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). The course runs for 6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. To earn the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification, you add 2 of the 14 specialized certifications on this page.

What you will be able to do

What we cover

TopicWhat you do
Emotional intelligence as a skillSee it as a skill you can build, not a fixed trait.
How emotions shape what you doTreat feelings as useful information, not as plain fact.
Your triggers and patternsSpot your triggers and choose a response, not a reaction.
Managing your reactionsPick ways to prepare, stay steady and recover afterwards.
Reading others with empathyCheck cues instead of guessing, and listen to understand.
Hard conversations and trustStay kind and clear when tension rises, and hold your line.

Who it is for

Team members, team leads and people managers, HR and learning professionals, and anyone whose work depends on good relationships. No psychology background needed.

How the course runs

How to earn the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification

ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification badge (ICP-EQI)ICA Emotional Intelligence core certification badge (IC-EQNT)

The ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification (ICP-EQI) is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications below, in any order.

Your pathway

Our suggested route: this core course plus two specialized certifications that build on it.

All 14 specialized certifications that count

ICA EQ Across Culture and Identity certification badge (IC-EQCI)
EQ Across Culture and IdentityRead emotions across cultures without assuming, allow for power and position, and make room for different…
ICA EQ for People Managers certification badge (IC-EQPM)
EQ for People ManagersSee how your authority changes the weight of your reactions, stay steady in tough talks, and respond so…
ICA EQ in Remote and Hybrid Environments certification badge (IC-EQRH)
EQ in Remote and Hybrid EnvironmentsRead messages and video calls without jumping to conclusions, pick the right channel, and build trust with…
ICA Giving and Receiving Feedback with EQ certification badge (IC-FBEQ)
Giving and Receiving Feedback with EQGive feedback that is clear and kind, take hard feedback without getting defensive, and keep honest…
ICA Self-Regulation and Resilience Under Pressure certification badge (IC-SFRR)
Self-Regulation and Resilience Under PressureNotice how pressure changes you, steady yourself in the moment, and protect your energy over the long run.
ICA Authentic Leadership certification badge (IC-AUTL)
Authentic LeadershipName the values you lead by, see how others experience you, and make hard calls that stay true to what…
ICA Coaching Presence and Stance certification badge (IC-CHPS)
Coaching Presence and StanceStay present and curious in coaching, even when your own reactions pull you towards fixing, rescuing or…
ICA Difficult Conversations certification badge (IC-DFCN)
Difficult ConversationsPrepare for tough conversations, keep them calm and honest when emotions rise, and end with clear next steps.
ICA Impactful Feedback certification badge (IC-IMFD)
Impactful FeedbackChoose the right kind of feedback for each moment, invite honest feedback in return, and use it to build…
ICA Inclusion and Belonging certification badge (IC-INCL)
Inclusion and BelongingNotice everyday exclusion, respond in the moment, and change the habits and systems that shape who belongs.
ICA Personal Resilience certification badge (IC-PERE)
Personal ResilienceRecognise the early signs that you are running low, build recovery habits that fit real life, and support…
ICA Rebuilding Trust certification badge (IC-RBTR)
Rebuilding TrustSee why trust breaks, repair the relationship as well as the incident, and keep rebuilding trust over time.
ICA Recognition, Motivation, and Retention certification badge (IC-RMRN)
Recognition, Motivation, and RetentionFind out what drives each person, give recognition that lands, and act early when someone starts to pull away.
ICA Remote and Hybrid Collaboration certification badge (IC-RCOL)
Remote and Hybrid CollaborationRebuild what distance takes away, keep meetings for real debate, and make sure everyone gets a fair say.

How you earn your certification

  1. Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
  2. Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
  3. ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
  4. Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
  5. ICA issues your verified Emotional Intelligence certification badge.

Why learn with Agile Visa

Learn by doing

Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.

Practitioner instructors

ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.

Learn on your schedule

Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.

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Register your interest

Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification?

The ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification (ICP-EQI) is the Emotional Intelligence core certification (IC-EQNT) plus at least 2 of the 14 specialized certifications that count toward it, in any order.

How long is the Emotional Intelligence core course?

6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. Before class you watch a short video and go through a one page read.

Which specialized certifications count toward the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification?

14 specialized certifications count, including EQ Across Culture and Identity, EQ for People Managers, EQ in Remote and Hybrid Environments, Giving and Receiving Feedback with EQ and Self-Regulation and Resilience Under Pressure. The full list is on this page.

How do I earn the Emotional Intelligence certification?

Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Emotional Intelligence certification badge.

Can my team take Emotional Intelligence together?

Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.

Interested in Emotional Intelligence?

Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.

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